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A Career in Photos - Lorenzo Alexander

Scroll through to view photos of Lorenzo Alexander's 15-season career. Alexander played 15 seasons in the NFL for Oakland, Arizona, Washington, and the Buffalo Bills. He ends his career having played in 191 games with 467 total tackles, 46 tackles for loss, 33 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries and 3 interceptions. Alexander played tight end, defensive line and linebacker in addition to his valuable special teams play. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and was a captain in Washington, Arizona and Buffalo.

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Alexander played in Washington from 2007 - 2012.

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Lorenzo Alexander (79) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on December 13, 2009. The Redskins defeated the Raiders 34-13. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Kevin Terrell/AP2009

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Alexander played in Washington from 2007 - 2012.

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Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander #97 moves towards the ballcarrier during the NFL Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins. The Eagles won 59-28 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on Sunday November 15th 2010. (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)

Brian Garfinkel/AP2010

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Alexander played in Washington from 2007 - 2012.

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Washington Redskins LB Lorenzo Alexander of the NFC in the fourth quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game in Honolulu, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. The NFC defeated the AFC 62-35. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Eugene Tanner/2012 Eugene Tanner Photography

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Alexander played in Arizona from 2013 - 2014.

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Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Rick Scuteri/AP

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Alexander played in Arizona from 2013 - 2014.

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Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (97) on the field during an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

Tom Hauck

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Alexander played in Oakland during the 2015 season.

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Oakland Raiders linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (56) looks into during an NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at O.co Coliseum on September 20, 2015. The Raiders defeated the Raven 37-33. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

Kevin Terrell

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Alexander played in Oakland during the 2015 season.

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Oakland Raiders linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (56) during an NFL regular game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in San Diego. The Raiders won, 37-29. (Ric Tapia via AP)

Ric Tapia

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Lorenzo Alexander signed with Buffalo in 2016, then led the team with 12.5 sacks and was named a Pro Bowler at LB.

C MELVIN/CRAIG MELVIN/2016

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Lorenzo Alexander signed with Buffalo in 2016, then led the team with 12.5 sacks and was named a Pro Bowler at LB.

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Lorenzo Alexander signed with Buffalo in 2016, then led the team with 12.5 sacks and was named a Pro Bowler at LB.

Alexander signed a one-year contract in the offseason to keep him in Buffalo for the 2019 season.

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During his final season in 2019, Alexander was once again a captain and played in all 17 games for the Bills. He was a very versatile player and a valuable member of the defense and special teams. His work in the community will be something he looks to continue in the future and is something he is very proud of during his time in Buffalo.

During his final season in 2019, Alexander was once again a captain and played in all 17 games for the Bills. He was a very versatile player and a valuable member of the defense and special teams. His work in the community will be something he looks to continue in the future and is something he is very proud of during his time in Buffalo.

During his final season in 2019, Alexander was once again a captain and played in all 17 games for the Bills. He was a very versatile player and a valuable member of the defense and special teams. His work in the community will be something he looks to continue in the future and is something he is very proud of during his time in Buffalo.

During his final season in 2019, Alexander was once again a captain and played in all 17 games for the Bills. He was a very versatile player and a valuable member of the defense and special teams. His work in the community will be something he looks to continue in the future and is something he is very proud of during his time in Buffalo.

During his final season in 2019, Alexander was once again a captain and played in all 17 games for the Bills. He was a very versatile player and a valuable member of the defense and special teams. His work in the community will be something he looks to continue in the future and is something he is very proud of during his time in Buffalo.

During his final season in 2019, Alexander was once again a captain and played in all 17 games for the Bills. He was a very versatile player and a valuable member of the defense and special teams. His work in the community will be something he looks to continue in the future and is something he is very proud of during his time in Buffalo.

Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) and family Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets, December 29, 2019 at New Era Field.
Photo by Bill Wippert

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During his final season in 2019, Alexander was once again a captain and played in all 17 games for the Bills. He was a very versatile player and a valuable member of the defense and special teams. His work in the community will be something he looks to continue in the future and is something he is very proud of during his time in Buffalo.

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